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Sassy

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Neytiri -CAG 4/11/12
Scooter Pie -Caique 8/12
Butch - citronella 'too 1988
Skittles - caique 4/13
Ringo - caique 2009
Chica - caique 2006
Rascal - RBC 2001
May have a sulphur crested too to take in. I need info to know if this is a good choice. Her owner is sick and needs to rehome many birds.

Things I need to know include screaming info. When do they scream? What's a normal amount of screaming?

Please I need to know what I may be getting into.

I know this bird is friendly to men and I think hubby would love that as I have Neytiri.

Thanks.
Sassy
 
hi there sassy! i would definitely have your husband meet the bird before deciding to take it. it is possible she could over bond to him, or bond with only you, so only get the bird if you both want it. cockatoos are very loud, much louder than a CAG. they typically scream when the first wake up and before they go to bed, with occasional play or alarm screams in between. however, since this is a rescue bird, he may scream more often, depending on the home he came from, but training can reduce this. cockatoos are very challenging birds and are incredibly demanding so you will need to put lots of time and hard work to keep him or her happy. they can also pack a punch and can send you to the doctor for stitches. cockatoos are a very demanding species and can be your best friend or your worst nightmare. input equals output, the more training, work, and time you put in, the more love you will get back :). that being said, if you think you are ready, go for it! he or she could turn into one of the greatest companions you have ever owned :D. im sure if you take him he will be in excellent hands :0)! good luck~
 
Definitely plan on having them meet. The noise is a little of a concern not so much for me but for hubby. The bird has been very well treated for a long time. The owner may have lung cancer and has recently been sick. She has MANY birds. About 30 tiels, cags, rose breasted,a bunch of toos, and many others. She needs to find homes for many of them and only wants them to go to those who she knows will give them a good home. Hubby likes the personality of toos and likes getting them to dance.
 
If she needs rescue help, I'd be willing to help her. I can also refer her to some other parrot rescues in the general area.

Ann just about said it all - I like the line "your best friend or your worst nightmare". That about sums it up. Make sure that when you meet the bird that you and your husband hear her scream before committing. It is quite a wake up call if you aren't familiar with it. Good luck!
 
Cockatoos are the most commonly surrendered birds, they are also the most sensitive. Rehoming is very hard on them. They are arguably the most needy and destructive parrots. I dont want to turn you off, but I want to STRONGLY encourage you to do a LOT of research. These guys need a lot of attention, they can be pluckers, they can demolish your house, and the DO scream. Its a completely natural behavior for them that you must be prepared for. This is the only species of bird I would refuse to personally take on. Ive attacked a youtube video of a happy too practicing some normal vocalizing. An upset bird could be much more irritating.


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxUo2YZorNY]Umbrella Cockatoo, NANA, SCREAMING! - YouTube[/ame]
 
Thanks everyone. I found out that she is 20+yrs old. Definitely plan on having hubby and her meet as she prefers men. I also found out she's a triton scc so she'll be big.

As for rescue help she wants to personally rehome them so she knows where they are going.

Keep you posted after we meet.
 
Look forward to hearing how you get on:) I heard a Triton in a Pet Store the other day and I can only describe the screaming as hurting my ears so much, it took them about 3 hours to stop ringing :11::11:
I have never quite heard anything like it :eek:

It made me realise, that Codie's screaming is not so bad after all LOL
 
Cockatoos are the most commonly surrendered birds, they are also the most sensitive. Rehoming is very hard on them. They are arguably the most needy and destructive parrots. I dont want to turn you off, but I want to STRONGLY encourage you to do a LOT of research. These guys need a lot of attention, they can be pluckers, they can demolish your house, and the DO scream. Its a completely natural behavior for them that you must be prepared for. This is the only species of bird I would refuse to personally take on. Ive attacked a youtube video of a happy too practicing some normal vocalizing. An upset bird could be much more irritating.

That one made Tico wake up and from behind me I keep hearing "Shhh!"
 
They're great birds, but for the right people. Not saying you aren't, but it's true... They are loud, and they are very sensitive, very emotional. I've held and played with them, never owned any, but I've read enough and heard enough to know the consistent facts surrounding them. And I believe they have quite a bit of dusty residue that gets on stuff, but you probably already know how that goes, with your Gray....

I'd definitely meet and see if it's a go in terms of compatibility first!
 
Hubby's researching like crazy. He asked again today if I heard from the woman yet. I think he's serious about this.
 
All I can say is good luck! We have two Cockatoos here and we love them both. Dixie our Lesser Sulphur Crested is a sweetheart, but she had a lot of issues that we've over come through the years. Java the U2 is a newer addition that's been with us for over a year. That video above is what he does! But he's a lot better now then he was after we placed him into the bird room. They're really wonderful birds, but just need to be handled with caution as they can be super tricky. Acting sweet and loving at the beginning then soon to change to be a terror. Rehoming Java have pop in my mind because there's been too many incidence concerning our other bird's welfare when they flew and landed on his cage and he tries to bite their toes off. I know he does that so I'm usually pretty careful when I have the other birds out and about. Plus he's just plain dangerous if he ever gets loose if I'm not around, I can handle him but my partner can't.
 
I have a 4 month old and mine isnt too loud.. sydney likes to talk to us around 6 in the evening and once its dark we cover him up and hes hes out for the night. They really need a dedicated play time and you want to stick to schedule or theyll get out of hand. Im still learning a lot but I love my U2
 

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